ASUS P1 Pico Projector

Control Panel Buttons: The P1's control panel is located on the top of the projector. Its icons are clearly identified, but the buttons are essentially flush with the top surface and unlit. As a result, in a darkened room, it is difficult to feel which button you are about to press. Either a deeper recess or a raised or backlit button would be a nice improvement.

Connectivity: The P1 is limited to two inputs: VGA and composite video. Several projectors in this class offer an HDMI connection and some have a MicroSD or a USB as well.

No Internal Speaker: It is a little surprising that the P1 has no internal speaker. Virtually all other projectors in this class have a one- or two-watt speaker. Of course, a one-watt speaker is not going to fill the room with sound, but it does eliminate the need to provide some other source of audio output.

Placement Flexibility: The P1's fixed throw ratio of 1.16:1 puts up a big picture from a short distance, but with no zoom lens, each image diagonal is available at only one distance from the screen. For example, for a 60" diagonal, the projector will be 4 feet 10 inches from the screen, and if you move the P1, the image size will change.

No Remote Control: While the built-in control panel is fairly simple to use, it is easy to move the projector when making a menu selection or adjustment. It is also more convenient to make menu selections from a remote since you do not have to be near the projector to do so.

Conclusion

With a $499 list price and little in the way of street price discounts, the ASUS P1 is not the least expensive projector in the 200-lumen category. However, it is one of the smallest and lightest, and that goes a long way when lugging a projector around. It lacks a built-in speaker and has no HDMI input, but it does a nice job with both data and video images. The P1's two-year warranty is double that of its closest competitors. It should be considered seriously by mobile presenters.

Reader Comments(8 comments)

Posted Mar 19, 2016 5:19:48 AM

By steve frost

HI, i have this projector (love it) and also ran into the red/pink issue. being a self confessed tinkerer, i took the top casing off, (only for tiny screws, two on either side) and found there are 3 ribbon cables around the board, one of which the little plastic gate/retention clip was loose, mis aligning the ribbon cable. popped back in, pushed clip down and voila no more pink!!!! hope this helps

Posted Jan 16, 2015 5:44:17 AM

By boris

Posted Dec 15, 2013 4:30:54 AM

By Mudiappsamy Devadoss

Same problem experienced since yesterday 14 Dec 2013. When not connected to computer display seems normal but once connected display turns so reddish that I have to stop using the projector. Projector was bought in the U.S. but used in India. Is there an ASUS service facility in India that can fix the problem?

Posted Jul 11, 2013 2:55:53 PM

By Gabe

I loved this projector until I found out that auto-keystone correction doesn't stay off once you turn it off. Every time you restart the projector auto-keystone is back on making it impossible to use for installations. Would be so simple to build this into memory of the projector but it's a major flaw.

Posted Oct 13, 2012 7:08:20 PM

By Viliam

I have several problems with this projector: 1. projection of white: one third of the picture, on the right, is slightly pink, not pure white. 2. picture is sharp in the bottom, but not on the top 3. focus wheel is too soft, even soft touch changes focus Sorry for my English, I am Czech.

Posted Aug 2, 2012 12:50:37 PM

By Argaume

I don't think so, I have tried multiple ways to do this but without any success... if anyone knows please tell me but I think you need an extra converter box for that infortunately... so even if the specs of this pico projector is interesting, this is a major flaw. Plus I found it a little too big compared to the Optoma.

Posted Jul 12, 2012 6:40:42 AM

By wollaniery

I m asking, if this Asus P1 projector can to be connected with a smart phone?. Thanks...please reply, I need it.

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